Happy Thanksgiving!

Apps for Meeting Friends

So many of us are looking for friendships and not love interests but don't know where to start.  Well there is an app for everything. From parenting, to arts and crafts, to pet lovers, to I'm new in town and strange hobby enthusiasts, there is an app for that. 

Here are a few apps to help you cultivate local relationships and they are all free:

• Meetup - Meetup works across thousands of cities.  It brings together groups of people that have common interests.  Whether it's a group of people your same age or people who have similar interest Meetup should have something for you.

• Peanut - This app hopes to build a community of women who also happen to be mothers. You can spend time in the app chatting via a group chat facility and discover and connect with moms like you, near you.

• Meet My Dog - Us dog walkers know how easy it is to randomly talk to people while walking our pet, but Meet My Dog makes it simpler. You can easily us it to see what other dogs are in your area, chat with their owners and even set up play dates for you and your precious pooch.

• Skout - This works on preferences and proximity similar to a dating app but it's for friends. You can use it to meet new people, no matter where you are, even if you're just visiting a new area. You can get updates from nearby users and it's ideal for those who travel regularly and want to meet new people.

The world sometimes can feel much bigger than it used to, and can feel like a much lonelier place. It doesn't have to be. Just grab your smartphone download an app and make a friend.



"Venus Meets Mars ~ Adult Conversations Between Men & Women - Could You Be In An Open Relationship?"

I believe the vast majority of folk still prefer a traditional relationship, a one-on-one type of deal. But there are others who pine for and are engaged in open relationships.

The cast of  "Venus Meets Mars" that aired on the "Taylor Love Show" shared their views on the topic and it was quite interesting.  For the deets, you'll have to wait for the book....




An open relationship is an interpersonal relationship where the parties want to be together but agree to be non-monogamous. But what does that really mean?  Does it mean flirting, sex, emotional attachment?  All parties involved must sit down and decide what works best for them.




Also, they must be honest.  Will they divulge their outside relationships in detail. Do both parties want to know what happened and with whom?




I'll define and share a few open relationship types and you tell me "Could You Be In An Open Relationship?"

There are several different styles of open relationships like:

• Polyamory - A person who has more than one intimate relationship at a time with the consent and knowledge of all involved. I liken this more to cult behavior, but that’s just my opinion.

• Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell - I think this is most common, also known as cheating. This is where each partner does their own thing without consulting or the knowledge of the other to some degree. Hell you might be in a “Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell” relationship right now and “Don’t” know it.

• Swinging - A lifestyle where you and your partner are committed to each other but engage in sexual activities at the same time with other people.

What works best for you?  If you want a personal conversation feel free to email me at taylorlovetellsall@gmail.com. 

"Venus Meets Mars ~ Adult Conversations Between Men & Women - Would You Tell?" (The Series, Part II)

You're out minding your own damn business and then BOOM!  You see your buddy or your bestie's significant other with someone else.  You move in for a closer view.  It could be a relative, a co-worker, or a total stranger asking for directions.  

They're a few feet ahead of you and they make a right at the corner.  You hurry to catch up, but they've disappeared.  

Did they go in the hotel, the restaurant, the metro or did they go their separate ways? 

Do you get involved, remain silent, or employ some other method. Are you sure of what your saw?

Have you thought about the consequences of telling or not telling? It’s a sticky and sensitive situation.

Would you tell?



Apps for Couples

In a sea of dating apps for singles, I searched for apps for my couples.  Here are a few I found interesting:

• Simply Us ~ I highly recommend this app for busy couples. It organizes your life together. If you and your partner have problems with scheduling, like meeting at the wrong place at the wrong time, double booking and buying the same things, Simply Us (http://blog.simplyus.com/) would be your lifesaver. It allows you to create private to-do lists, grocery lists and small projects. You can even exchange photos and text, plus enable you to sync special calendars so you can stay on top or your schedules.

• iHeartUs ~ Is your relationship a little stale? Boring! iHeartUs (on iTunes) is the app for couples to celebrate and strengthen their relationships. No matter how long you've been together, get specific recommendations for how to love your partner better. And you might rekindle your love for each other all over again.  Get ideas for date night, connect with your couple friends, or post your favorite moments.

• Dirty Games Truth or Dare ~ Try playing a game of naughty truth or date with this app. Choose whether you want to answer sexy questions or do a slightly scandalous dare. This app is perfect for just the two of you or have others join in the fun (iOS https://apple.com/us/app/dirty-game-hot-truth-or-dare/id468667433?mt=8).

• Foodie ~ If you plan to stay in and amaze your bun with a delicious romantic dinner, Foodie (http://www.foodie.com/) has the most comprehensive list of recipes, organized in neat collections. From simple last minute dishes to masterpieces that require skills and take lots of time, it has it all.  You can also cook meals together!  (iOS https://iTunes.apple.com/us/app/foodie-recipes/id575737456?mt+8).

When you love someone you want to stay connected, especially in times when you are miles apart. Remember there is an app for that.  Happy downloading!

"Venus Meet Mars ~ Adult Conversations Between Men & Women - From A Man's Perspective" (The Series)

While hosting my internet radio show "Taylor Love Tells All" on listenvisionlive.com with my bestie Wanda, we soon discovered that our audience wanted to hear what men had to say about our relationship topics.

Not only were our viewers curious, Wanda and and I were curious too. Born from that curiosity we invited Author, Tracy Jackson and his com padre Mr. Mica to the set to discuss topics that perplexed men and women through out the history of time.

"Venus Meets Mars - From A Man's Perspective" (Segment 1) gives us some insight on how men and women view relationships differently or at times the same.

The "Venus Meet Mars ~ Adult Conversation Between Men & Women" series will cover topics that were suggested by our viewers.

What I'd like from you, both men and women is to join in the conversation.

"Venus Meets Mars ~ Adult Conversations Between Men & Women" will be a published compilation of your anonymous comments on the series topics.

To comment on the series you can send them to my various social media accounts or email your comments to me at:  TaylorLoveTellsAll@gmail.com.

"Boy Bye" ~ The Movie

I'm not usually a fan of romantic comedies but this one held my attention until the very end.  Although most of it seemed very cliche it was also very true to life.

"Boy Bye" (Netflix) is the story of a successful African-American realtor named Veronica Love, affectionately known as Love by her friends (I give a nod to myself).  She's single and satisfied and has a series of boy toys in her repertoire.

Enter Lance, a handsome and charismatic client who enlists Love to sell a property in California's romantic wine country. This property just happens to be where her psychologist friend Angela is hosting a singles retreat.

She and her friends Charity, who recently caught her husband in bed with another woman and Beverly, who is happily married but tags along as support, head to the singles retreat for a get away weekend.

Once there Love hooks up with Lance and its a whirlwind romance and he sweeps her off her feet and she off his. Love has never felt this way before and believes that Lance may be the one, but Lance has a secret that threatens their relationship.

Charity discovers Lance's secret and struggles with whether or not she should tell Love.

The Cast:

• Love ~ Wendy Raquel Robinson
• Charity ~ Shondrella Avery
• Angela ~ Tracy Davis
• Beverly ~ Tammy Townsend
• Lance ~ Ross Fleming

Definitely Worth Seeing.....